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Smoothie vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are smoothie and shortbread different?

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for shortbread is 41% higher.
  • Smoothie has less sodium.
  • Smoothie has a lower glycemic index (44) than shortbread (64).

Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.7%
Contains more IronIron +1886.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2407.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +681.6%
Contains more OtherOther +202.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Shortbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 56%
Fats 0g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0g 8.105g 37%
Iron 0.15mg 2.98mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 29%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Calories 37kcal 514kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 24%
Folate 81µg 20%
Carbs 8.16g 63.78g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 3.275mg 15%
Sodium 29mg 353mg 14%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Copper 0.09mg 10%
Phosphorus 66mg 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Protein 1.22g 5.37g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 13mg 3%
Potassium 24mg 88mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.071mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Shortbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Smoothie
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.